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Mrs. Julia Ree Barnes, 85, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, at Hospice of Cleveland County, NC.

Sherry Whitaker, lovingly known as MiMi, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family and friends.

SHELBY: Thomas James Morris, born December 9, 1959, departed this life on July 3, 2025, at the age of 65.

Angelia Renee Tarbush Pruitt, 41 of Lawndale passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Mrs. Cathleen Roseboro Smith, 83, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Da'shon Lawrence Sims, 29, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on June 22, 2025, in Charlotte, NC.

Teddy Lee Grant, age 75, of Lincolnton, passed away June 27, 2025, at Sherrills Ford Hospice House.

SHELBY: Robert E. Blanton, born October 18, 1966, departed this life on June 28, 2025, at the age of 58.

Crystal Dawn Short Smith, 43, of Cherryville, NC, passed away on June 27, 2025 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Eduardo "Eddie" Mallen Sanchez-Prados, 60 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 27, 2025.

SHELBY: It is with the deepest regret that we announce the passing of Lynn Sipe Dedmond Simmons, a
beloved family member and friend.

Bonnie Melinda Hull Adkins, affectionately known as Bonnie to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina.

Nancy Ann Mysliborski Paulos, age 79, of Lincolnton, passed away peacefully at her residence, with her husband by her side, Thursday morning, June 26, 2025.

David Michael Hardin, 80, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 27, 2025 at his home.

A tall Uncle Sam waves to folks at the Lattimore Fourth of July Parade.

Jeff Melton photo

Alton Beal, Mayor of Lattimore, was all smiles as he greeted the attendees during the start of the Lattimore Fourth of July Parade. Jeff Melton photo

The Piedmont Pistons of Shelby showed off their maneuvering skills in the Lattimore Fourth of July Parade. Jeff Melton photo

Carol Wallace Wall, age 86, of Union Mills, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Kenneth James Rochford, 51, a current resident of Dakar, Senegal, passed away on June 06, 2025.

William Dilks Baker Jr., known affectionately as Bill to his friends and family, passed away on June 18, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina.

Samuel Christopher Fitch, 65, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 17, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

Lois Johnson Pence, age 79, passed away June 17, 2025, at the Robin Johnson House.

Cynthia Denise Penner Goforth, 61, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 while at her home.

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael "Mike" Jolley, 76, on Friday, June 13, 2025 while at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Shelby: Mr. Bobby Darrell Moore, 61, of Shelby, died Monday, June 16, 2025 at Autumn Care of Saluda.